How do you trim a hamster's nails?

Question

file, clip? is there any specific way?

Answer 1

I would strongly recommend that you don't trim the nails. As much as they may bother you when you hold it, the nails are helpful to a hamster. They play a big role in grooming. The nails act as little comb bristles, which brush the hamster's fur well. If you do want to cut them, a vet is the best thing. But you'll get used to the nails in about a month or less. They haven't been know to cut anyone.  

Answer 2

if you realy have too, you can file or your best bet is to go to the vet

Answer 3

Oh i wouldn't do that.  

Answer 4

I dont think you should. If you really want to you should bring your hammy to the vet so they can do it.

Answer 5

You can put something like a small brick inside the cage for the nails to file themselves naturally. You cannot clip a hamster's nails as they are too small and you'll cut the quick, causing the nails to bleed.

Answer 6

I wouldn't advise even trying with a hamster.

Answer 7

I would just take it to the vet to get it trimmed because if you do it wrong you could cut into a vain in it's nail and your hamster could start bleeding so if you are going to cut it yourself be VERY VERY careful.